Listen: What’s in a Surname?

There are no legalities to not changing your surname when you get married, meaning that in South Africa we are

By Isabel van den Ende 4 Min Read

The “Big School” Bullies | Are there legal steps when bullying gets out of hand?

If your child is being bullied at school, they will need lots of love and support, both at home and

By Isabel van den Ende 7 Min Read

Cohabitation Agreements

If you want to formalise your relationship without getting married, you can enter into a cohabitation agreement that will address

By Isabel van den Ende 3 Min Read

Divorce: Your Questions Answered

How much does it cost to divorce? How long does the divorce process take? How do I initiate divorce proceedings?

By Isabel van den Ende 2 Min Read

The Child Maintenance process in South Africa

The child maintenance system in South Africa ensures that children of a marriage or long-term relationship will be financially supported

By Isabel van den Ende 4 Min Read

The effects of lockdown on SA’s divorce rate

The now-familiar stresses of lockdown – financial pressures, lack of escape from each other, conflicts over the kids, conflicts over

By Andries Stander 4 Min Read

Maintenance: Some Very Important Aspects

Maintenance: Some Very Important Aspects Due to an increasing number of enquiries from our clients relating to the subject, this

By Andries Stander 3 Min Read

The rights of unmarried fathers

The rights of unmarried fathers Prior to the commencement of the Children’s Act (38 of 2005), unmarried fathers did not

By Isabel van den Ende 5 Min Read

Deciding on a prenuptial agreement

Deciding on a Prenuptial agreement The marriage system is often the last thing on a bride’s mind when planning a wedding.

By Andries Stander 4 Min Read